Leapfrogging

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

This blend of personal and social competencies forms the bedrock of effective leadership, directly impacting a leader’s ability to navigate the complexities of the workplace. For more on how these components play out in practice, see our article on emotional intelligence in leadership.

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Paul Hobcraft

MARCH 18, 2021

I believe the value of working the seven domains of this framework, named the Leadership Alignment Workmat has significant value within and across any organization. Benefits of applying the Leadership Alignment Work Mat. From an investment in an executive work mat exercise, you receive four significant benefits. We believe C.E.O’s

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Leapfrogging

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

The Importance of Fostering Innovation in Leadership Defining Innovation Culture An innovation culture refers to the values, behaviors, and norms that ensure an organization not only generates new ideas but also executes them to achieve positive outcomes.

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Tullio Siragusa

JANUARY 29, 2024

The Role of Mindfulness and Well-being in Enhancing Leadership and Productivity In an era where the velocity of change is unprecedented, leadership demands more than just strategic acumen and technical prowess. These practices, deeply interwoven, offer a pathway to enhanced leadership effectiveness and organizational productivity.

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Tullio Siragusa

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

The Power of Resilience in Leadership: Building Mental Toughness for Challenging Times In an era defined by rapid technological advancements, global interconnectedness, and unforeseen challenges, the ability to adapt and persevere through adversity has become a hallmark of effective leadership.

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CMOE

OCTOBER 28, 2022

When less than half of all team members consider their organization’s leadership practices to be highly effective, leaders at every level of every organization must examine their current leadership behaviors and create a flexible approach to leadership that will have the right impact on today’s teams and team members.

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Idea to Value

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

This title may sound like an oxymoron, but you can in fact teach innovation as you would any other skill, like communication or leadership. According to research conducted by findcourses.com , companies with real revenue growth were more than twice as likely to use innovative training techniques in their L&D strategy.

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Tullio Siragusa

AUGUST 21, 2023

It’s essential for effective leadership, as it fosters trust, improves communication, and enhances team morale. AI-Powered Virtual Leadership Coaches AI-powered virtual leadership coaches can become invaluable tools for leaders seeking to enhance their EQ and leadership skills.

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InnovationTraining.org

DECEMBER 13, 2021

Advice for planning and facilitating successful corporate, executive, and leadership retreats. That’s where leadership retreats come in! This time can be spent training the leadership team’s natural abilities to support the organization and its goals. What is a leadership or executive retreat?

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Leapfrogging

MARCH 6, 2024

Instead, a more holistic approach to leadership intelligence is required—one that includes Experiential Intelligence (XQ). The Importance of Innovation in Executive Leadership Innovation is the lifeblood of any successful organization. The integration of XQ into executive functions is a potent tool for driving innovation.

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Leapfrogging

APRIL 10, 2024

Introduction to Innovation Keynote Speakers Importance of Keynote Speakers in Corporate Events Keynote speakers play a pivotal role in the success of corporate events. They are the linchpins that can inspire, motivate, and ignite a passion for innovation within your organization.

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BrainZooming

JUNE 22, 2017

We do not pretend to be able to imagine EVERY single situation where you might apply our strategic thinking exercises. One way we test that expectation is by working with the exercises ourselves to ensure their effectiveness and utility. Using Our Own Strategic Planning Exercises. And it tastes darn good.

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Leapfrogging

MAY 2, 2024

Properly executed team-building goes beyond simple bonding exercises; it involves structured, task-oriented activities that are directly related to the work that your team performs. By participating in team-building activities, members learn to leverage diverse skill sets and perspectives, leading to innovative solutions.

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Leapfrogging

MAY 2, 2024

Importance of Motivational Speakers on Team Cohesion Enhancing Team Dynamics As you plan your corporate event or leadership program, one key element to consider is the influence of motivational speakers on team cohesion. These speakers offer more than just inspiration; they are catalysts for improving the dynamics within your team.

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Leapfrogging

MAY 20, 2022

Having worked with innovation teams from global companies like Visa, Colgate-Palmolive, Kimberly-Clark, Disney, Medtronic and many others, there’s one consistent success factor when it comes to innovation, no matter what you’re doing: it all starts with the customer. Empathy Reveals New Opportunities. The team was shocked.

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BrainZooming

FEBRUARY 23, 2017

We facilitated a follow-up innovation workshop for an industrial client. They requested a follow-up innovation workshop to inspire bigger, further out thinking. We brought two specific inspirations to the innovation workshop: extreme and analogy-based creative thinking exercises. A Remedy from our eBook, 321 GO!

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Innov8rs

APRIL 17, 2024

Innov8rs | How Zurich Insurance Group uses its annual Innovation Championship to harness the innovative potential of startups for long term success. Innovation at Zurich Insurance Group is characterized by a mindset that embraces challenge head-on. The Zurich Innovation Championship is an important link in this chain.

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IdeaScale

JULY 7, 2021

Crowdsourcing is fundamentally an exercise in diversity, a proven means for inviting thoughts and perspectives from a wide swath of people. Members understand that leadership wants to hear their ideas, feeling included when they see their creativity and expertise being used to advance the organization. Crowdsourcing to Promote DEIA.

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Leapfrogging

APRIL 4, 2024

Enhanced Collaboration : Offsites encourage open communication and teamwork, fostering a spirit of cooperation that can lead to innovative solutions. Increased Morale and Engagement : Offsites can also serve as a team-building exercise, boosting morale and increasing engagement among team members.

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Idea to Value

SEPTEMBER 18, 2017

In today’s episode of the Idea to Value Podcast, we chat with Paul Sloane, one of Twitter’s biggest innovation influencers and author of multiple books on the subject, including the third edition of The Leader’s Guide to Lateral Thinking Skills. Is lateral thinking just a new way to think of lots of new ideas? (03:30).

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PlanBox Innovation

MAY 9, 2023

Innovation is the key to staying ahead of the competition and meeting the ever-changing needs of customers. To be successful, organizations must be able to effectively manage their innovation processes, from idea generation to commercialization. The process should entail a natural grading of your current innovation ranking.

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BrainZooming

DECEMBER 3, 2018

If your organization is like most, your new plan calls for some combination of major innovation, significantly improved processes, strong cost reductions, and dramatic growth in the year ahead. Stronger creative leadership to identify productive tactics, make better (and faster) decisions, and successfully implement with a major impact.

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PlanBox Innovation

JUNE 27, 2023

This article originally appeared on Innovation Leader. As a leader, you understand the importance of innovation management in maintaining a competitive edge, much like a motorcyclist constantly adjusts their balance and direction when navigating a challenging road. The road ahead will have twists, turns, bumps, and potholes.

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Leapfrogging

APRIL 4, 2024

By stepping away from the daily operations, you and your leadership team can focus on long-term goals, team building, and innovative thinking. These gatherings are critical for aligning leadership on company vision, strengthening interpersonal relationships, and making decisions that will steer the company’s future.

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Innov8rs

MAY 19, 2024

Innov8rs | With the right people, process, structure and mindset - innovation teams flourish. Nowhere is this more important than innovation, where great things rarely happen without a group of focused, talented people coming together to experiment with new ideas. Teamwork makes the dream work. Together Everyone Achieves More.

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Idea to Value

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

This new management method makes it nearly impossible for innovation teams to fail at delivering multiple challenging innovation projects faster, with less risk and lower required budgets. Most innovation experts often say that traditional management processes are not the way to run innovation projects. And this is true.

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Idea to Value

NOVEMBER 27, 2019

The image here is the list of exactly which capabilities your company needs to succeed at innovation. Almost every business leader will tell you that they value innovation and that it is a positive & important factor for their company. However, why is it then that approximately 96% of innovation efforts fail ?

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Jeffrey Phillips

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

What we can control vs what we cannot control In any venture, there are factors that the leadership can control, such as when to spend money and what to spend it on. Controlling the controllable After working in innovation and strategy for over 20 years, a few things are clear. A good leadership team should be doing all of these well.

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IdeaScale

MARCH 23, 2017

Despite the recent wave of nationalistic and protectionist sentiment that has swept our political landscape, having a diverse leadership that includes women, minorities, immigrants and members of the LGBT community is going to be a key for companies seeking to achieve high levels of growth. Feel free to ask questions or make comments.

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Leapfrogging

APRIL 4, 2024

In today’s fast-paced business environment, crafting and leading an effective executive team offsite has emerged as a pivotal strategy for fostering alignment, stimulating innovation, and bolstering organizational resilience.

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BrainZooming

APRIL 7, 2017

We see seven keys to creating an innovative workplace culture where individuals are able to meaningfully contribute to the organization’s innovation strategy. If you’re looking at your organization and wondering where to start to foster a more innovative workplace culture, here are forty articles to go deeper into the topic.

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Idea to Value

NOVEMBER 25, 2019

Innovation comes to businesses in many ways, yet one thing is for certain: It relies on a diversity of thought. After all, differing viewpoints have been known to encourage greater innovation. Instead, many companies choose to establish innovation labs as a way of encouraging diverse collaboration.

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Tullio Siragusa

MARCH 27, 2023

Driving Innovation Innovation thrives when diverse perspectives come together to solve complex problems. By recognizing and validating the emotions and thoughts of our colleagues, we can create a safe space for open dialogue and creative problem-solving, ultimately driving innovation.

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Idea to Value

MARCH 9, 2017

In today’s episode of the Idea to Value Podcast, we talk to Nicole Yershon, who ran the successful Innovation Lab at Ogilvy, one of the world’s largest advertising firms. We talk about what an innovation lab is, and what it takes for it to be successful and actually add value. Nicole’s Website: [link].

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Leapfrogging

APRIL 4, 2024

By stepping away from the day-to-day operations and fostering a focused environment, your leadership team can craft innovative strategies and strengthen collaboration. Here are some key advantages: Alignment : Ensures that all members of the leadership team are working towards common goals.

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Innov8rs

MARCH 8, 2024

Innov8rs | Companies are increasingly focusing on quantifying the return on investment (ROI) of their innovation initiatives. Click to play the full session recording The Evolving Role of Innovation Departments Innovation departments maintain a company's competitive edge through continuous reinvention and adaptation.

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IdeaScale

APRIL 30, 2019

Hackathons originally emerged as a way to quickly advance software technologies and identify new areas for technology innovation. Though hackathons often make use of software, they’re no longer necessarily about developing software, but about developing innovation. Tips for Ensuring a Successful Hackathon.

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